The Dornie

Hotels
7.9 (961 reviews)
8-10 Francis St Dornie , Dornie , gb

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
Kid meals
Outdoor furniture
Pet bowls
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Delicious food
Friendly staff
Beautiful location
Cons:
Cold rooms
Limited amenities
Expensive for quality

Categories

Cleanliness
7.54
Comments about some rooms being in poor condition and old bathrooms.
Service
8.51
Staff were generally described as friendly, though overwhelmed at times.
Location
9.55
Beautiful surroundings and proximity to attractions like Eilean Donan Castle.
Room Quality
6.5
Rooms described as small, cold, and in need of updates.
Amenities
7.53
Limited amenities noted, with missing items like hairdryers.
Value for Money
6.49
Perceived as expensive for the quality of the rooms and services offered.
Food and Beverage
8.54
Food generally praised, with a good breakfast and dining experience.
Overall Experience
8.51
Mixed experience due to location and food, but issues with room quality impacted overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 17:42

Property Description

Stunning Views of Eilean Donan Castle
Experience breathtaking views of Eilean Donan Castle from select rooms at The Dornie. Enjoy the convenience of free WiFi, private parking, and an on-site restaurant and bar.

Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities
Relax in well-appointed rooms featuring private bathrooms with showers and complimentary toiletries. Indulge in the comfort of free WiFi and wake up to the serene sight of the sea from your window.

Convenient Location for Exploring
Situated just 14 km from Kyle of Lochalsh, The Dornie offers easy access to nearby attractions like the Museum of the Isles. With Inverness Airport a short distance away, your journey to relaxation begins here.

Book your stay at The Dornie now for an unforgettable experience amidst the beauty of Dornie.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 961 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.54
Service: 8.51
Location: 9.55
Room Quality: 6.5
Amenities: 7.53
Value for Money: 6.49
Food and Beverage: 8.54
Overall Experience: 8.51
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Theresa • couple • gb
7
Comfortable, enjoyable stay with very friendly and helpful staff.
Pros:

Good breakfast.
Location in beautiful wild scenery.

Cons:

Could not find resident's lounge. No lift and bedrooms are on first floor.

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • couple • gb
10
2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • extended_group • fr
8
Un séjour très agréable au calme
Pros:

- c'est un lieu où les gens du coin aiment se retrouver pour boire un verre après le travail, donc on sent la chaleur et la bonne ambiance au bar. Et à 20h tout le monde rentre chez soi donc plus tranquille le soir.
- notre logement qui avait 2 chambres et 1 sdb. Etant donné que nous n'étions que 2, nous avions donc le choix de notre chambre.
- les petits gâteaux et le thé/café dans la chambre.
- les plats du resto étaient très bons, notamment le saumon.
- le petit déj très copieux.
- le calme en général

Cons:

Ce ne sont pas des choses que nous n'avons pas appréciées mais plutôt des choses à améliorer :
- La salle de bain est grande mais il manque des meubles ou des étagères pour poser nos affaires et des crochets ou des patères pour les vêtements et serviettes. Et dans la douche, il n'y a pas de produit de toilette, donc il faut prendre les produits posés sur le lavabo mais il faut les poser par terre une fois dans la douche car il n'y a pas de petite étagère pour les poser.
- le radiateur semble mal réglé car il a fallu le baisser à 16°C pour que la température de la chambre ne soit pas trop élevée durant la nuit.

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Dana • family_with_children • ca
9
Pros:

Lovely place! I would definitely stay again. The rooms were nice and clean. The space was quiet and very private. Great food. Check-in was smooth.

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Billy • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Lee-ron • family_with_children • ie
10
Great time with great people and great food
Pros:

Food was excellent, hotel was clean and cosy, breakfast was great, staff were excellent

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Mallory • family_with_children • ca
10
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Jane • couple • gb
1
Appalling!! No sleep, poor facilities and totally overpriced
Pros:

Breakfast good but cheap ingredients and chef unable to cook poached eggs

Cons:

Poor sound insulation very noisy and unfiltered, un checked guests with appallingly self awareness and sound control. Clearly a problem with hot water system air lock and boiling within system

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Pia • couple • dk
5
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Roy Lionel • couple • gb
5
It was OK but at £175 was expensive for what you got.
Pros:

The cooked breakfast OK. The position of the pub for the Isle of Skye and the 500 route was very good

Cons:

The toilet seat was broken and the sink cracked and few plug sockets.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Erica • family_with_children • us
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Anna • extended_group • it
8
Ottima posizione alle porte di Skye
Pros:

Ottima la posizione, che consente di raggiungere il castello a piedi in meno di 10 minuti.
Camere spaziose e pulite, finiture e dettagli potrebbero migliorare, ma nel complesso si soggiorna e si dorme volentieri
Ottima colazione e personale gentile

Cons:

Rinnoverei un po' il mobilio perché sembra un po' datato.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Petra • family_with_children • si
9
Idilična lokacija, primerno za krajši postanek na potovanju.
Pros:

Super lokacija, v neposredni bližini gradu Eilean Donan in kot izhodišče za izlet na otok Skye. Primerno opremljena soba, vključen zajtrk, zelo prijazno osebje, parkirišče.

Cons:

Cena je kar visoka glede na standard sobe.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Chantal • couple • ca
7
Nous avons bien été reçu et bien situé
Pros:

Le restaurant pour le dîner c’est très bien et même excellent comme présentation, la cuisson parfaite et a la bonne température, menu diversifié!

Cons:

Le déjeuner pourrait être plus raffiné et souvent manque de jus, café…

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Jakub • couple • pl
10
Pros:

Clean room, friendly staff, delicious breakfast

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Tony • couple • gb
10
2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Philip • couple • gb
8
Lovely place to stay, Staff were very frendly and helpful, the food was excellent!
Pros:

Location was beautiful. very comfortable room. Staff were very nice as was the food.

2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Philippe • extended_group • fr
8
2026-01-04 • via Nuitee
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Simon • couple • gb
8
2025-12-21 • via Nuitee
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Mihail • solo_traveller • us
5
Delicious food and friendly staff, the rooms are terrible
Pros:

It was cold in the hotel as in our room, hot water in the washbasin - no, you have to mix it yourself. The second time I won't stop there for sure. The food and staff are excellent, but there is no room.

Cons:

Cold in room , no hot water

2025-12-17 • via Nuitee